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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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On Thursday evening, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that bans any transactions between the parent company of TikTok, ByteDance, and U.S. citizens due to national security reasons. The president signed a separate executive order banning transactions with China-based tech company Tencent, which owns the app WeChat. Both orders are set to take effect in 45 days. 

Here’s what’s going to happen to TikTok on Sunday

Brian Fung, CNN Business September 18, 2020

(CNN) -- The Trump administration said it will restrict access to TikTok on Sunday, Sept. 20. What does that mean for users of the short-form video app?The short answer is, you'll still be able to use TikTok —...

Barbara Broome, dean of nursing. Courtesy of Kent State University College of Nursing. 

Barbara Broome, Kent State dean of nursing to retire

Lauren Good, reporter June 20, 2020

Barbara Broome, Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and Henderson Memorial Endowed Chair, is set to retire from her position as Dean of Nursing at Kent State University, effective June 30. The college...

Out of 221 votes, voters stated how long they would spend on TikTok throughout the time period of the week. 

TikTok wave hits Kent State

Dylan Bowers Reporter February 10, 2020

A platform where users can share creative videos with sound, TikTok has made its way across college campuses in the United States, including Kent State.“It’s a fun place to be creative,” said Dr....